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NAMA TRAINS, CERTIFIES 24 NEW ATCOs

In a bid to boost capacity and efficiency of air traffic management in the country the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has obtained licenses for 24 newly recruited air traffic control officers from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Organization (NCAA) after successfully undergoing the necessary training and examination on Aerodrome and Approach Control. The new air […]

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Improving Communication in Nigeria’s Airspace

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said that it is making concerted efforts to eliminate difficulties in the area of communication in Nigeria’s airspace. The agency said that it is now providing the final solution to the hitherto intractable and protracted problem of communication, which is critically important for air safety. The Managing Director […]

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NIGCOMSAT in Partnership to Improve Nigeria’s Airspace

Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), the Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) and Thales Alenia Space are joining efforts to accelerate Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) development for aviation and other sectors of the economy in Nigeria and in Africa. The objective of this development is to improve communication, surveillance and […]

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Airline Operators’ Push for Better Deal

With the election of its new President, Airline Operators of Nigeria are looking forward to securing more favourable policies for the industry as well to strengthen their relationship with the federal government. Industry experts identified four key factors that determine the success of domestic airlines in Nigeria. They are government policy; cost and availability of […]

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NANTA Lagos Zone Distributes Face-masks to Aviation Frontline Workers

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Lagos Zone has commenced the distribution of face-masks to aviation frontline workers and passengers as its own contribution to prevent Covid-19 pandemic. Some of the frontline workers include those in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN), the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), International Air Transport Association […]